Getting Started with Mighty Gecko for Thread​​​

Step 1: Order a Mighty Gecko Wireless Starter Kit

The Mighty Gecko Wireless Starter Kit (SLWSTK6000A) includes an integrated debug adapter and provides access to a Thread software stack* and sample code. Multiple radio boards enable developers to create a mesh network and evaluate Mighty Gecko Module and SoCs. The wireless starter kit comes with:

Step 2: Install Software

Option 1 (Recommended - OpenThread)

Silicon Labs proudly contributes to the OpenThread Foundation for the connected home. OpenThread is an opensource implementation of Thread® and has become the preferred variant for the Thread community.

To learn more about the Silicon Labs OpenThread stack solution from the GitHub repositories:

EFR32MG12 – Click Here

EFR32MG21 – Click Here

Option 2 (For Existing SLThread Customers Only)

For existing customers, the deprecated SLThread implementation of Thread® will continue to be supported by Simplicity Studio until the End-of Service dates expire as indicated in the deprecation section of the SLThread release note documents.

a) Download SLThread release note documents here

b) Download Simplicity Studio for free tools and examples here

Step 3 (Optional): Download Additional Protocol SDKs

The Mighty Gecko product family is designed to offer additional capabilities in addition to Thread®. The family offers multi-protocol support making it the ideal solution for bridging additional networks to Thread or in simplifying the commissioning of Thread devices through smartphones or tablets.

Additional protocol stacks can be used to supplement Thread on the Mighty Gecko platform:

• Bluetooth Low Energy Software 
  
• RAIL (Radio Abstraction Interface Layer) 
• Connect Stack 
• Proprietary Wireless Software

Step 4: Explore Mighty Gecko for Thread Resources